How to pronounce "know it alls" in English
KNO·wi·talls
Primary stress: kno
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “know it alls”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KNO
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
wi
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
talls
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("KNO"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Do not attempt to pronounce the "k" in "know it alls".
How Native Speakers Say It: Begin articulation immediately on the alveolar nasal /n/ sound, as if the word started with the letter "n".
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "know it alls" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "know it alls is" sounds like "know it alls-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "know it alls" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“spiders such know it alls okay this is a real super dad joke this one why spiders”— Luke's English PodcastWatch clip
“sanctions against Russia and he then said that all the snobs head teachers and the know it alls the climate activists and the drag queens in the”— The Rest Is PoliticsWatch clip
“aren't you why are spiders such know it alls because they're always on the”— Luke's English PodcastWatch clip
“such know it alls if you're a know it all it means that you know it all you're really clever clogs you know everything”— Luke's English PodcastWatch clip
Practice Speaking “know it alls”
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spiders such know it alls okay this is a real super dad joke this one why spiders
Hear it in context: “know it alls”
38 clipsThe English word “know it alls”. Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (kno · wi · talls), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (kno). Grammatically, “know it alls” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 38 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “know it alls” in natural connected speech across American (US), British (UK: 4 sampled), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Luke's English Podcast, The Rest Is Politics.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (4 Verified Clips)
- 🇬🇧 UKLuke's English PodcastClip #1 · @39:51
“favorite one um number 22 why are spiders such know it alls okay this is a real super dad joke this one why spiders real super dad joke this one why spiders”
- 🇬🇧 UKThe Rest Is PoliticsClip #2 · @47:01
“the the the final rally uh before the vote he basically spoke out against sanctions against Russia and he then said that all the snobs head teachers and the know it alls the climate activists and the drag queens in the and the know it alls the climate activists and the drag queens in the”
- 🇬🇧 UKLuke's English PodcastClip #3 · @40:12
“Cambra oh God you're such a knit all aren't you why are spiders such know it alls because they're always on the alls because they're always on the”
- 🇬🇧 UKLuke's English PodcastClip #4 · @39:58
“real super dad joke this one why spiders such know it alls if you're a know it all it means that you know it all you're really clever clogs you know everything all it means that you know it all you're”
Definition & Meaning: “know it alls”
- A person who behaves as though they know everything and are superior to others.
Example Sentences (3)
- “He is such a knowitall that he interrupts everyone during the meeting.”
- “spiders such know it alls okay this is a real super dad joke this one why spiders”
- “sanctions against Russia and he then said that all the snobs head teachers and the know it alls the climate activists and the drag queens in the”
Pronounce: “know it alls”
- Syllables:
- kno · wi · talls
- Primary stress:
- kno
- Hear it in context
- know it alls
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"know it alls" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "know it alls" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about know it alls
How many syllables are in “know it alls”?
“know it alls” has 3 syllables: kno · wi · talls.
Where is the stress in “know it alls”?
The primary stress in “know it alls” is on “KNO”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “know it alls” mean?
A person who behaves as though they know everything and are superior to others.
How can I hear “know it alls” used in real sentences?
This page has 38 real-world video examples of “know it alls” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “know it alls”?
Do not attempt to pronounce the "k" in "know it alls". Begin articulation immediately on the alveolar nasal /n/ sound, as if the word started with the letter "n".